A new version of MSAT – Microsoft Security Assessment Tool slipped through the radar, version 3 SP1 was released back in June of this year!
This tool seems to get very little attention or media for some reason, here is a quick overview of the tool and some handy links. The best thing is this tool is FREE!
The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) is a free tool designed to help organizations like yours assess weaknesses in your current IT security environment, reveal a prioritized list of issues, and help provide specific guidance to minimize those risks. MSAT is an easy, cost-effective way to begin strengthening the security of your computing environment and your business. Begin the process by taking a snapshot of your current security state, and then use MSAT to continuously monitor your infrastructure’s ability to respond to security threats.
MSAT provides:
- Easy to use, comprehensive, and continuous security awareness
- A defense-in-depth framework with industry comparative analysis
- Detailed, ongoing reporting comparing your baseline to your progress
- Proven recommendations and prioritized activities to improve security
- Structured Microsoft and industry guidance